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Mathlin Family History

Mathlin Surname Meaning

Late variant of Maflin itself a variant of Mifflin. Compare Mary Ann Mafflin 1784 William Maflin 1786 in IGI (Bedminster Somerset) with Thomas Mathlin in Census 1871 (Bedminster Somerset).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mathlin family from?

You can see how Mathlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mathlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mathlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Mathlin families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mathlin's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Mathlin families in 1891.
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What did your Mathlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Collier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mathlin. 100% of Mathlin men worked as a Collier and 100% of Mathlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Collier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Mathlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mathlin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Mathlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Mathlin. For the veterans among your Mathlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mathlin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mathlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mathlin in 1966 was 43, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mathlin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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